Poland and Spain Meat Imports Dominate Local Market

By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala

Namibia has imported 51.8% of its chicken meat from Poland and 64.3% of its pork meat from Spain in the second quarter (April-June) of 2025.

This is according to the second quarter statistics and analysis compiled by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN).

The analysis shows that Namibia’s pork imports totalled 1.5 million kilograms, 34.3 percent lower than what was imported during the same period in 2024. Of these imports, 64.3% originated from Spain, followed by South Africa with 17.9 percent and Botswana with 3.8 percent.

The remaining share originated from Belgium, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, China, the UK, and Portugal.

Namibian retailers, wholesalers, and accommodation facilities import pork meat from all over the world to fill local supply gaps.

Although imports are dominant in the market, the meat board indicated that the Pork Market Share Promotion Scheme continues to assist local producers in maintaining a market share.